A man, his wife, and their child were on Thursday evening shot dead in a church in Azia, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state.
The Nation reported that the man identified as Ken Ekwesianya was shot dead alongside his wife and daughter around 7pm.
Information on the dastardly incident remains sketchy although the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Haruna Mohammed confirmed the incident.
He stated that the police have launched an investigation to unravel the cause of the incident and the identities of the perpetrators.
Mohammed assured that the assailants would be brought to justice when nabbed.
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